The older girl is expected to be hospitalized for several more days, he said.

As the hearing began, Judge Gary Bass offered his condolences to Chantel’s family for their loss.

Chantel was part of the larger tribal family as well, the judge said.

“When one of our children passes, it’s a part of us that passes,” he said.

The judge allowed Carlson to wear a blanket over her head to shield her face from news cameras. She was represented by a public defender from the University of Washington School of Law Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic.

At the prosecutor’s request, the judge also ordered Carlson to obtain a chemical dependency evaluation and mental health evaluation. She was forbidden from having any contact with minor children.

Sutten, the police chief, spoke with reporters outside the courthouse after the hearing.

The police investigation is ongoing, he said. The case requires a lot of manpower due to the seriousness of the allegations.

“We’re doing everything we can to look at everything,” he said. “We want to make sure we look at everything we can.”

If convicted as charged, Carlson could face up to a year in jail and fines.

It’s not yet clear if the case will stay in tribal court. Snohomish County prosecutors often handle serious, felony-level offenses that happen on tribal lands. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also can review tribal cases and file federal charges.

Cash-only bail is standard for tribal court, Sutten said.

Chantel’s death has been difficult and painful for many people on the reservation, he said.

Tulalip is a small, close community and many people are related, the police chief said. People are banding together to help each other through the grief.

“When things like this occur, the community comes together,” he said.

Carlson’s next hearing is set for Oct. 29. No additional arrests are expected.